The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Alpine foothills near Vienna at departure and a dramatic volcanic approach past Mount Teide at Tenerife, while the right side offers only flat plains and open ocean.
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Flight Path
Vienna to Tenerife is 2,245 miles (3,613 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Route crosses the eastern Alps into southern France, over the Pyrenees near Andorra, across the Spanish Meseta, and exits the Iberian coast near the Gulf of Cádiz before the long Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VIE
LEFTDeparting VIE on runway 34 the aircraft climbs south over the Vienna Woods before turning toward the southwest, giving left-side passengers a good look at the eastern Alpine foothills and the Semmering region as the plane gains altitude. The right side mostly shows the flat Marchfeld plain and Slovak border area, which is far less interesting.
Landing at TFS
LEFTApproaches into TFS on runway 07 come in from the Atlantic on the island's eastern side, banking so the volcanic bulk of Mount Teide and its surrounding caldera dominate the northern side of the aircraft. The right side faces only open ocean during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Tenerife Sur (TFS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Tenerife. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Alpine foothills near Vienna at departure and a dramatic volcanic approach past Mount Teide at Tenerife, while the right side offers only flat plains and open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VIE on runway 34 the aircraft climbs south over the Vienna Woods before turning toward the southwest, giving left-side passengers a good look at the eastern Alpine foothills and the Semmering region as the plane gains altitude. The right side mostly shows the flat Marchfeld plain and Slovak border area, which is far less interesting. Notable sights include: Vienna Woods, Semmering foothills, Danube river bends, eastern Alpine ridgelines.
What can I see when landing at Tenerife Sur in Tenerife?
When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaches into TFS on runway 07 come in from the Atlantic on the island's eastern side, banking so the volcanic bulk of Mount Teide and its surrounding caldera dominate the northern side of the aircraft. The right side faces only open ocean during the final descent. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Las Cañadas caldera rim, southern Tenerife coastline, Atlantic shoreline cliffs.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Tenerife?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,245 miles (3,613 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vienna to Tenerife flight path pass over?
Route crosses the eastern Alps into southern France, over the Pyrenees near Andorra, across the Spanish Meseta, and exits the Iberian coast near the Gulf of Cádiz before the long Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands.